I want to get in on the face mask hype, and can’t do so if it will not use my current designs, and there is no easy accessible information telling me exactly what designs and formats I must use. I need all the details and specifics please.
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One more thing… I have a raster image design I converted to a vector. I stayed within the ideal size limits of 11x11 inches. I even tried 8x8. But every single one errors out with no information on what I am doing wrong.
The design has some black text inside a black, broken circle. It was done with a brush stroke in gimp. I traced the bitmap and did everything I could find information to do to convert it to a vector image. But the design is rejected every time on upload.
I am working with the assumption that in order to get a design we can use on face masks we must use a vector image. I need CLEAR, DETAILED specifications as to EXACTLY every minute requirement I must meet so my vector image will work.
I am using Inkscape. Could you do a tutorial for Inkscape 1.0, and include information as to what designs can not be accepted and why. You current tutorial and your current documentation to not explain anything very well at all.
Appreciate your help!
According to this page the ideal size is 5.90x2.95 and you can only use vector files.
Well I just tried a 1.5x1.5 inch .eps vector, and could not use it with the facemask. I will try 2x2 inch and maybe 4x4 inch. I will try .eps and .svg. I finally figured out how to convert my raster images to a vector file in Inkscape. I will report back if things work or not. It would be nice to know exactly what format and options are needed to create a vector file that is compatible with the facemask.
UPDATE: OK, so I tried all the different formats with a 4x4 inch vector file, and none were compatible with the facemask. I need to know EXACTLY what I need to create a usable design for the facemask!
please keep us updated
I would also appreciate some guidance. I have been beating my head against this for two days and I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong,
Ahoy all,
the problem is, that you can’t just convert a pixel-file into a vectorfile. For printing on these masks only real vectorfiles are accepted. I guess when you converted the pixelfile the image was just embeded into the vectorfile.
You need to create an ai. or svg-file with a dedicated software like inkscape or adobe illustrator. If you´re using pixelbased imgagesoftware like gimp, photoshop you won’t get a correct vectorfile.
But if you think you did everything correctly, you can send me your file or the DesignID of your uploaded Design via PM and I will have a look and give you feedback.
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I don’t think you are right about this. Because the raster file actually undergoes a conversion process and actually changes when converted into a vector. So I will send you my image and you can tell me what is wrong.
Yea I’m trying to do this and its driving me crazy. Can they not modify this to accept transparent png files?
Pixelfiles cant be printed on these products - with or even without background.
It has to be a vector-file which should be very simple as the line-thickness also has to be big enough.
We’re working on a solution but currently there is no other way.
The design size is 5.9" X 2.95". I found it and am not sure why no one has posted that.
OK folks, Rico got back to me and the issue appears to be line thickness. I will overhaul my design - have to learn a new program (Inkscape) to do so. Maybe I will do a test design that is similar? Anyhow, I will focus on the required minimum line size, which I guess is 0.06 inches:
Rico didn’t say specifically of there were conversion issues, so I assume the file is valid and working, but the line thickness is too then in parts.
I saved my file in .eps and .svg format, and the system went over the file on submission and corrected some things. I then used that corrected design, but still not luck with the face mask.
I will try an 11x11 inch design and a 4x4 inch design. I will make some sort of 0.06 inch brush guide. Maybe I will go over my current file with that first.
More to come…
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If you create a vectorfile the designsize doesn’t matter as these also have no resolution. But it is important that the line thickness is big enough so that the plottingmachine can plot your designs correctly.
To sum it up: The vectordesigns for these masks have to be very very easy. Too detailed creations won’t work.
You could also get some information about vectorfiles in general here:
in your case there were no conversion issues. You uploaded a real vectorfiles but the linethickness was too small.
As you can see on the image on our blog - the design on the mask is very simple but meets the requirements.
OK an update for anyone else struggling with this…
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To keep your line size larger than 0.06" set your brush size to 12px or more. That will come through, even from Gimp, without issue. I am using Gimp to create a logo, importing into Inkscape where I convert it and clean it up.
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Keep your designs VERY simple, no more than 3 colors! I would advise against a lot of gradients or things of that nature. A hard, solid brush of the size mentioned above drawing a design will work perfectly.
Please try these tips and what Rico has stated, then come in here and update with your progress.
UPDATE: I initially thought that your design had to be square, but that may not be the case. There is some other issue I need to get a handle on, and will post here when I do.
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OK, so I have played around a bit and I think I have the last few puzzle pieces.
When creating a line in a raster program like Gimp, there is a difference between a line drawn at 0.125" (12px) in Gimp VS one drawn the same size in Inkscape. Maybe some sort of gradient falloff on each edge? Because things look thicker in Inkscape. In any case it did not work, even at more than double the minimum size. This brings us to the next rule:
- If using a Raster Image Editor like Gimp or Photoshop, make sure your lines are triple the thickness of the minimum recommended size. So instead of 0.06" (5.760px), use 0.180" (17.280px).
So I just verified, and using triple the minimum as a guideline works perfectly, so that is what I would recommend. But I was able to get lines drawn in Gimp at 0.146" (14px) to work.
If this works - I’m happy. But a short question: Why you just dont use a vector-software to create the designs - so you could leave out te step of converting the image, which also is often a reason for problems with vectorfiles.
You could use inkscape or illustrator.
Ahoy all,
we finaly found a solution for the complicated designcreation for the current facemasks: Another facemask that allows us to use other printing methods as well.
It is way more easy for you to design your ideas now.
Feel free to share your Experiences with this product.
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